TOPSIDETOBY Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I brought a p38 2 days ago started fine but this morning I went out tryed to start it and the battery was low so I connected it to my van to put some charge in and after about a hour it still wernt working so I disconnected it and put it on charge then went back about 4hours later... now the engine spins over lovely but still won't fire has anyone got any ideas that ain't gonna brake my bank thanks -toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Petrol / Diesel m/Y ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escape Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 The BMW diesel needs a good strong battery to make it spin fast enough, especially in this cold weather. So make sure it's fully charged or add jumpleads. They can also be fussy about fuel level. The V8 is a lot easier to start. Filip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P38 Paul Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 My thought would be the glow plugs if its a diesel . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Diesel? 2nd for glowplugs, also look for any air bubbles in the main fuel hose by the fuel filter, if there is then checkthe leakoff pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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